Chapter 37: Takumi is summoned by a Noble

Chapter 37: Takumi is summoned by a Noble

The day after the goblin subjugation, I intended to train my Artisan and Magic skills for some time, but that plan was suddenly derailed.

Early in the morning of the day after I made magic invocation medium rings for Sophia, Maria, and I, Papeck-san visited the mansion.

This was the first time this happened, so I had a bad feeling, however, I could only sigh and listen to him talk.

「Takumi-sama, I have a request for an audience from Lord Godwin von Volton.

Lord Volton is His Excellency Margrave Volton who governing this town. Takumi-sama, you might have already seen it, Margrave Volton-sama is the benevolent feudal lord who has laid out the good governance of our present day. It is also thanks to the feudal lord that Moulin Slavery Company where you bought your slaves have the stance that they do.」

It hasn’t been long since I arrived at this town, but even in that short time, I could see that.

「Why does the feudal lord want to an audience with me?」

「Of course it is because of the toilet attached with a purifying magic device and the timed purifying magic device, Takumi-sama. As a matter of fact, even though construction of the factory for cheaper toilets is progressing at a quick pace, the toilets attached with a purifying magic device have already spread to the wealthy people in Volton. At the same time, the septic tanks of the sewers are being installed with the purifying magic device.

These several days, have you noticed that the smell in the Volton has improved? Moreover, Takumi-sama also has the rights of the hand pump. The hand pump is already a product that is being manufactured and distributed at two locations, here at Volton and at Bohd Village.」

Ah, I overdid things too suddenly.

「Well, I don’t think you do not need to be too concerned.. He simply wants to meet the excellent artisan, Takumi-sama, to be acquainted with you this time.」Alll latest novels on novelbin/(.)com

Haa, I’ve instantly become depressed.

After all, I of lower-middle class around 40-ish years old already experience mental strain from meeting with the managing director and the company president. To say nothing of a noble. And isn’t a margrave a high ranking noble? He’s not a duke or royalty, but that doesn’t make a difference to me.

「Please be at ease. I will be with you during the audience.」

Papeck-san gave a follow up upon seeing my worried expression but...............

I had Kaede enter the subspace, and I asked Papeck-san “how this? how that?” as it had been decided that he would bring me to the castle in the heart of Volton where the feudal lord resides.

「It will be alright, Takumi-sama. I will be by your side.」

A guard stationed in front of the bridge stopped the carriage.

「Halt!」

「I am Papeck, the president of the Papeck Company. Today, I have come to guide the alchemist, Takumi-dono, at the request of the lord.」

「Please wait for a moment.」

A guard stationed at the gate ran to confirm.

From those brisk movements, I could sense that the soldiers of Margrave Volton are thorough with their training.

「I have received confirmation. Please move the carriage this way.」

We alighted from the carriage at the entryway of the castle and were guided by a soldier to a waiting room for guests.

In the room with quality furnishing that wasn’t at all gaudy, we drank tea that was clearly made from first class tea leaves while waited for the appointed time.

「Today, the audience will not be an official one but rather a personal one, therefore, I believe it would be fine for you to not be too nervous. Besides, there will be no problem given that Takumi-sama treats everyone in a polite manner.」

「Haa......」

Certainly even Sophia and Maria who are my slaves have a favorable impression of me who treats them the same. It seems that they would not be in the same room, much less the same table, if this were in Triaria Kingdom or the Divine Empire of Sydnia.

The door was knocked on and opened by an elderly maid who entered the room.

「Thank you for waiting. Master has finished his preparations, I shall guide you.」

「Thank you.」

Papeck-san stood up and I followed.

Guided through the hallway with thick carpeting, we threw down the gauntlet at the audience with the Lord.

***